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NJ S4650
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals who voluntarily leave their jobs to complete student teaching requirements for teacher certification to remain eligible for unemployment benefits, overriding the standard disqualification for leaving work without good cause
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Requires individuals claiming this benefit to provide documentation from their college or State-approved educator preparation program confirming enrollment, that student teaching is mandatory for certification, and the dates of the teaching experience
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Amends R.S.43:21-5, which governs disqualifications from unemployment benefits in New Jersey
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits for individuals who leave work for student teaching experience.
Labor
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
6/23/2025